Acorns revised its Acorns Checking account deposit insurance and ATM fee disclosures. The updated terms now specify that balances held with Lincoln Savings Bank or nbkc bank (including Acorns Checking accounts) are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor, clarify that these banks use a deposit network service to place funds at other FDIC-insured institutions, and note that jointly-owned funds receive separate $250,000 coverage per account owner. Previously, the policy stated that Acorns Checking itself was not FDIC-insured. The updated terms also specify ATM access at over 55,000 fee-free AllPoint Network locations and moved fee disclosure language to a separate location.
The updated terms provide clearer disclosure of how Acorns Checking account balances are protected. The terms now explicitly state that balances held with Lincoln Savings Bank or nbkc bank (including those in Acorns Checking accounts) are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor, with separate coverage for jointly-owned accounts. The revised language also explains that these banks use a deposit network service, which means funds may be placed at other FDIC-insured institutions. Previously, the policy stated that Acorns Checking itself was not FDIC-insured, creating potential confusion; the updated language clarifies the actual insurance structure.
Clarified that balances with Lincoln Savings Bank or nbkc bank are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor, with separate coverage for jointly-owned accounts.
Explained that partner banks use a deposit network service, which may place funds at other FDIC-insured institutions.
Specified access to over 55,000 fee-free AllPoint Network ATMs for cash withdrawals.
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This change represents a clarification and reorganization of deposit insurance disclosures for Acorns Checking accounts, not a material change in the underlying insurance structure. The previous language created potential consumer confusion by stating Acorns Checking …
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